Absolute Talk!

Today, we conclude our chat with the amazing dance pro Arjay Centeno! This week, he shares how he started his weekly dance group "Super Swing Tuesdays" as well as how he ultimately decided on The Brix as the landing spot. Plus, how did he and Bridget meet, the inspiration for the name of their son Slater, and what does the future hold for him with the dance? Also, don't forget to check out arjaycenteno.com

This week we continue to look back at Arjay Centeno's dance journey from past to present! We'll share our favorite memories working/teaching with dance pros Jennifer DeLuca and Malia Jameson from over the years. Also, what's the one competition dance that he and Jen had that's so incredible, that we're still talking about today? Link to that video is available below. Arjay and Jen Fedora Dance Plus, don't forget to check out arjaycenteno.com

Today, what was the one BIG decision Arjay made that led him to his successful profession? Also, we talk about his time working/teaching with fellow west coast swing dance pro Melissa Rutz. Not only that, he shares his memories of his first dance event and first place in competitions. Plus, don't forget to check out arjaycenteno.com

This month, west coast swing dancer superstar Arjay Centeno joins the podcast for a fun chat! Today, we look back at the musical instrument that he mastered the most growing up in his early years. Also, who was the one BIG celebrity that he got to play for in concert and what were his favorite types of musical pieces to play? Plus, don't forget to check out arjaycenteno.com

Are you ready for an amazing kickoff to the fifth season of Absolute Talk? Joining me to start the year is my dancer friend Emily Rose as we chit chat about her dance journey. Plus, she has some very strong opinions and stories from her personal experiences in life to some of her favorites in pop culture. NOTE: This conversation is very adult-contented making it not appropriate for children as a precaution.

What a way to conclude our fourth season of Absolute Talk than with the very long-awaited return of west coast swing dancer icon Kristen Shaw! There's no theme to this episode, all we did was just talk shop and whatever else we had on our minds. Stay tuned as well, I will announce officially when the new season of the podcast will begin. So kick back, grab a drink and join us for this incredible ride from the first second to the last!

Welcome back as Carl Coleman and I continue right where we left off discussing rock tracks and albums from 30 years ago. Not only that, what was the one-hit wonder that we considered to be the dirtiest but desirable? Plus more of arguably the BOOM of grunge and a who's who of bands that really made an impact that year more than any other at that time. 

Can you believe it's been 30 years since the boom of grunge music? Or even the incredible Black Album of Metallica, as well as the success of one of the great acoustic songs of all time? Well 1991 was a year for a ton of great rock songs that set the world on fire! Carl Coleman is back to share his insights on the tracks that made it possible for us fans along with some memories that go beyond the chord.

We're back again this week to conclude our replay of International Coffee Day! Myself along with Krissy Roussel, Mark Albino, and Emma MacSweeney taste test more types of coffee as we go darker into the brew. Don't forget to follow the hashtag #absolutetalkpodcast on Facebook and Instagram for all the latest updates on the show.

Missed our fun Facebook Livestream? Here's the first part of the audio replay celebrating International Coffee Day back on October 1st. Joining me are Krissy Roussel, Mark Albino, and Emma MacSweeney to talk shop and taste test coffee such as Chocolate Mocha from McCafe, French Vanilla Cappuccino, Donut Shop Regular and more! Get ready for a caffeine-filled experience worth enjoying from the first drop to the last!

We kick back this week with fellow west coast swing and lindy hop dancer Renee Wasko to find out how she got interested in those two genres. Also, what's she currently studying to be in the medical field and what she's been up to during this crazy pandemic? Also we share some takes and talk shop while her cat Alexander tries to take over the podcast one paw at a time!

Clearly Halloween was a time to mess with my livestream, so I recorded a new 15+ min episode about some of the new tech that's out recently. On top of that, what have I been up to and what are my future travel plans for the rest of 2021. Plus I have a very important shoutout to start the show to a very close friend of mine who means a lot to me.

Halloween is almost here and what better way to celebrate it than sharing some frightful, spooky & spoofy memories from the genre with big-time fanatic Blake Howard! We'll go through movies, tv shows, books, posters, masks and other big artifacts from the big screen! Plus, he shares some of his favorite celebrity encounters and moments from the conventions as well.

This past year was the 40th anniversary of one of the most iconic songs in the history of music as well as the debut album of the legendary singer, Phil Collins! On the 150th episode, Aric Lemieux (DJ 911) and I review "Face Value" track by track and how it would've held up today. Plus, don't forget to check out Aric's new gaming channel over at twitch.tv/withenay

One of the greatest rock bands, "The Smashing Pumpkins", had arguably their best years of music in this era of grunge, hip hop, and alternative supremacy. Returning is the Rock & Roll Encyclopedia himself, Carl Coleman, to break down the hits from their albums "Gish," "Siamese Dream," and "Mellon Collie & The Infinite Sadness." Also, what went into those unique music videos they had for these songs, their offstage struggles, and why we think those were the best years of the group?

Fall Begins and I have a lot on my mind with game shows, football and the sounds of nature coming to you from Black Rock Park in Thomaston, CT. Also, I let you in on what I have in store from livestreams to what's coming up later this year. Don't forget to follow #absolutetalkpodcast and the major podcast platforms for past and future episodes.

We open up the yearbook again, this time with former Wilby High School (and current Wolcott H.S. teacher) Isabel Nunes-Siraco. She and I share our favorite memories from the good old days two decades ago as well as how she got her start teaching. Plus, what was life like growing up and how it made her into the person she is today, even at the age of "29"...sort of?

Changing things up this week as singer-songwriter, Ben Grosscup, joins the podcast to shares his takes on all the news happenings in the world today. Plus, what inspired him to be a musician and what he wanted to do prior to his career? And, where will he be touring next now that things are opening up as far as venues concerned? Also, I have links below that will be important to check out before, during, and even after the mics are turned off. LINKS: "No More Sacrifice Zones" Youtube Video by Ben Grosscup Peoplesvoicecafe.org Ben Grosscup Youtube Channel Songs for Striking UFCW Stop and Shop Workers

Today, one of my favorite west coast swing dance buddies, Steve Csuth joins the pod for a very fun chat! We reflect back on friends real and fictional...you'll figure that one out later for sure. Also, how did he get started in dance and DJing, how he spent his time during the pandemic and what events he's looking forward to attending in the future?

The summer of fun continues with another great FB Live audio replay as I share my fun adventures on a couple of great road trips with the cousin. Also, some great shoutouts from the friends that tuned in to as well as the ones I miss at the moment. Plus, hear my gripe of the week you could say. And finally a major format change to the podcast happening next year.